Benzopyrone derivative and use thereof

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry, and in particular, to a benzopyrone derivative and a use thereof. The benzopyrone derivative is compound having a structure of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. It has been found by experiments that, this type of compounds is useful in prevention or treatment of neuropsychical diseases.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to the medicinal chemistry field. In particular,the invention relates to a benzopyrone derivative and the use thereoffor the treatment of psychoneurosis.

BACKGROUND

Schizophrenia is a type of disease characterized in severelyschizophrenic cognition and emotion, presenting as the influence on thebasic behavior of a human, such as language, thinking, feeling,self-perception or the like. This disease encompasses a large variety ofdisorders, such as those involved in psyche, e.g. delusion, paranoia,illusion or the like.

Schizophrenia is the most serious mental disease. About 1% of the peopleall over the world suffer from schizophrenia, and only 5% of them can becured after treatments. In addition, schizophrenia is always accompaniedwith various complications, e.g. anxiety, depression, psychic drug abuseor the like. It was shown in a study by Datamonitor that over ⅓ of thepatients with schizophrenia suffer from one or more complicatedpsychoses or cognitive disorders.

The anti-psychosis drug exerting its pharmacological action by blockingdopamine D₂ receptor is conventionally known as the 1^(st) generationanti-psychosis drug, i.e. the “typical” anti-psychosis drug (e.g.haloperidol). This drug is effective for schizophrenia positivesymptoms, but not effective for negative symptoms and cognitivedisorders. Furthermore, the typical anti-psychosis drug generally hasserious EPS side effects and is not effective for ⅓ of the patients withschizophrenia.

A series of new anti-psychosis drugs have been developed since 1960s,including ziprasidone, risperidone or the like, which are considered asthe 2^(nd) generation anti-psychosis drug (the novel anti-psychosisdrug). Although these drugs have different pharmacological actions, theyshare the same pharmacological properties, i.e. the affinities for5-HT_(2A) receptor and noradrenalin (NA) receptor (α1, α2) are muchhigher than those for D₂ receptor, resulting the decrease of the ratioD₂/5-HT_(2A). Their clinical effects are more advantageous over those ofthe 1^(st) generation anti-psychosis drugs, since they are effective forthe positive symptoms like the conventional anti-psychosis drug, and areeffective for the negative symptoms and cognitive defect symptoms andhave broader application spectrum. However, these drugs have the sideeffects of extended QT interval, hyperprolactinemia, weight gain or thelike. Therefore, it is needed to find a new drug, which is effective forschizophrenia positive and negative symptoms and cognitive disorders,and has fewer side effect.

Aripiprazole belongs to a butyl benzene prazosin compound, which wasapproved by FDA in November, 2002. This drug has a particular actionmechanism as having high affinities with dopamine D₂, D₃, 5-HT_(1A) and5-HT_(2A) receptors, and medium affinities with D₄, 5-HT_(2C), 5-HT₇,α1, H1 receptors and 5-HT essential absorbing site. Aripiprazole exertsits effect against schizophrenia through its partial agonistic actionfor D₂ and 5-HT_(1A) receptors and antagonistic action for 5-HT_(2A)receptor, and has the effect of stabilizing dopamine systemic activity.Clinical trials have shown that aripiprazole is effective for both thepositive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and its long-termapplication can reduce the reoccurrence of schizophrenia, and improveemotion and cognitive function disorders. Moreover, its EPS side effectsand the effect of increasing serum prolactin level are less than thoseof the conventional anti-psychosis drug or the above non-typicalanti-psychosis drug.

5-hydroxy tryptamine system plays an important role in modulating thefunction of prefrontal cortex (PFC), including emotion control,cognitive behavior and working memory. The pyramidal neurons and GABAinterneurons of PFC contain several 5-hydroxy tryptamine receptorsubtypes 5-HT_(1A) and 5-HT_(2A) in high density. It has been shownrecently that PFC and NMDA receptor channels are the targets of5-HT_(1A) receptor, and these two receptors modulate the excitatoryneuron of cerebral cortex, thereby affecting the cognitive function. Infact, various preclinical data have shown that 5-HT_(1A) receptor may bethe new target of the development of anti-psychosis drug. The highaffinity of non-typical anti-psychosis drug (e.g. olanzapine,aripiprazole or the like) to 5-HT_(1A) receptor and its low EPS sideeffects indicate that 5-hydroxy tryptamine system plays an importantrole in modulating the function of prefrontal cortex (PFC), includingemotion control, cognitive behavior and working memory. It has beenshown recently that 5-HT_(1A) agonist is associated with non-typicalanti-psychosis drug therapy, which can improve negative symptoms andcognitive disorders. In the treatment of schizophrenia with thenon-typical anti-psychosis drug clozapine, it was found that 5-HT_(2A)plays an important role in various aspects, including cognition, emotionregulation and motion control. The blocking of 5-HT_(2A) receptor cannormalize the release of dopamine, exerting the effect ofanti-psychosis. In addition, 5-HT_(2C) receptor is closely related withweight gain.

The distribution of D₃ receptor in brain mainly locates specifically atlimbic system and there are two major DA neural pathways in brain: oneis nigrostriatal pathway regulating the motion function, while the otheris mesencephalic ventral tegmental area-accumbens nucleus-prefrontalcortex. DA pathway is closely associated with learning cognition andemotion behavior, of which the disorder will lead to schizophrenia. ThisDA pathway is the main pathway of reward effect in brain. D₃ receptor isdistributed in both of the DA neural pathways, and has complexinteraction with other DA receptor subtypes, and thus may be the targetof anti-psychosis drug therapy. Selective D₃ receptor antagonism canreduce the negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, which canadditionally prevent extrapyramidal system side effects, includingtardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease or the like. Therefore, it isneeded to find novel anti-schizophrenia drug which can bind to multiplereceptors and has less side effects clinically.

SUMMARY

It is the object of the invention to provide a novel benzopyronederivative with activity based on the prior art.

It is another object of the invention to provide a method for treatingneuropsychical disease, comprising administrating the benzopyronederivative according to the invention to the patient in need thereof.

It is another object of the invention to provide the use of theabove-mentioned benzopyrone derivative in the manufacture of amedicament for the treatment or prevention of neuropsychical disease.

The objects of the invention can be achieved by the following solutions.

A benzopyrone derivative having the structure of formula (I) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

wherein,

Z is —(CH₂)_(n)O—, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or moresubstituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhydroxyl and C₁₋₅alkyl, wherein n is an integer of 2-6, the carbon chainof Z optionally has a double bond(s), and the O end of group Z isattached to phenyl;

Y is O or S;

Q is N or CH;

X is O, S or NH;

the dashed line represents a single bond or a double bond;

R₁, R₃, R₄ and R₅ are each independently H; halogen; cyano; hydroxyl;C₅₋₁₄aryl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or moresubstituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, amino and hydroxyl; C₁₋₅alkyl, which is unsubstituted orsubstituted by one or more substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of halogen, amino and hydroxyl; or C₁₋₅alkoxy, which isunsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of halogen, amino and hydroxyl;wherein the halogen is preferably Cl or F;

R₂ is H; or C₁₋₅alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one ormore substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, amino and hydroxyl.

Preferably, in formula (I), Z is —(CH₂)_(n)O—, which is unsubstituted orsubstituted by one or more hydroxyl, n is an integer of 2-5, and thecarbon chain of Z optionally has a double bond(s); and most preferably,n is 3, 4 or 5.

Preferably, in formula (I), Y is O; X is O or S.

Preferably, in formula (I), R₁ is H, phenyl, halophenyl, C₁₋₅alkyl,C₁₋₅haloalkyl or C₁₋₅hydroxylalkyl, wherein the halogen (halo) ispreferably Cl or F. Most preferably, R₁ is H, phenyl, methyl, ethyl,propyl, trifluoromethyl or hydroxymethyl.

Preferably, in formula (I), R₃, R₄ and R₅ are each independently H,halogen or C₁₋₅alkyl, wherein the halogen is preferably Cl or F. Mostpreferably, R₃ is H, Cl or methyl; R₄ is H, Cl or methyl; R₅ is H, F ormethyl.

Preferably, in formula (I), R₂ is H or methyl.

In formula (I), when Q is CH, X is O, R₅ is F; or when Q is N, X is S,R₅ is H.

The above benzopyrone derivatives are selected from the followingcompounds or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof:

-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(5-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-pentyloxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   (E)-7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-3-piperidyl)-but-2-enyloxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4,8-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-8-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-n-propyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-n-propyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-ethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-ethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-3,4-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-3,4-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-hydroxymethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-hydroxymethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-2-hydroxylpropoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;-   7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-2-hydroxylpropoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;    and-   7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-phenyl-benzopyran-2-one.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

For the purpose of the invention, the term “C₁₋₅alkyl” refers to alinear or branched alkyl containing 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 carbon atoms. Forexample, C₁₋₅alkyl may be methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl,isobutyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl or the like. The term“C₁₋₅alkoxy” refers to the above defined C₁₋₅alkyl, which is attached tothe rest of the molecule via an oxygen atom.

The term “aromatic ring” refers to an aromatic ring group having 5-14carbon ring atoms, preferably 5-10 or 6-10 carbon ring atoms, forexample, phenyl or naphthyl. Any aryl defined herein may be substitutedby one, two or more substituents preferable selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, hydroxyl, cyano, amino, C₁₋₅alkyl (e.g. methyl orethyl), and C₁-C₅alkoxy (e.g methoxy).

The term “halogen” refers to F (fluorine), Cl (chlorine), Br (bromine)or I (iodine).

The compound of formula (I) can be reacted with a pharmaceuticallyacceptable acid to form a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, which may behydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydriodate, nitrate, sulfate or bisulfate,phosphate or acid phosphate, acetate, lactate, citrate, tartrate,maleate, fumarate, mesylate, gluconate, saccharate, benzoate,ethanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate or the like.

The general synthesis procedures of the present compounds can beperformed by synthesizing the parent structure of benzopyrone, and thenthe attaching it to 1,2-benzisoxazole or 1,2-benzisothiazole substitutedby a piperazinyl or a piperidyl via a carbon chain. For example, thecompounds of the invention can be synthesized according to followingSchemes 1-5.

The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition, comprising thecompound of formula (I) or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,and pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant (e.g. carrier and/orexcipient). This pharmaceutical composition is an anti-psychosiscomposition comprising the compound according to the invention in anamount sufficient to exert anti-psychosis effect.

The effective dose of the present compounds can be orally administratedwith, for example, inert diluent or some carriers. It can beencapsulated in a gelatin capsule or compressed into a tablet. For thepurpose of oral administration, the compounds according to the inventioncan be used with excipients and in the forms of tablet, troche, capsule,suspension, syrup or the like. These formulation should contain theactive compounds according to the invention in an amount of at least 0.5wt %, but such an amount can vary according to particular formulations,and the amount of 4-7% by weight will be beneficial. The activecompounds should be present in a suitable dosage in such compositions.The oral unit dose of the preferable composition and formulationcontains 1.0-300 mg of the active compounds according to the invention.

The compound provided herein, i.e. the compound of formula (I) and thepharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate and hydrate thereof can becombined with the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent to forma pharmaceutical formulation. The pharmaceutically acceptable carriercomprises inert solid filler or diluent and sterile aqueous solution ororganic solution.

The dosage of the compound according to the invention depends on thetype and severity of the disease or disorder, and the nature of thesubject, for example, general health, age, gender, weight and drugtolerance. A person skilled in the art can determine the suitable dosageaccording to these or other factors. The effective dosage for a centralnervous system drug is well known to a person skilled in the art. Thetotal daily dosage is generally about 0.05 mg-2000 mg.

The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, which can provideabout 0.01-1000 mg active ingredient per unit dose. The composition canbe administrated in any suitable route, for example, oral administrationin a capsule, parenteral administration in an injection, topicaladministration in an ointment or a lotion, rectal administration in asuppository, or transdermal administration in a patch.

The compounds according to the invention can be combined with suitablesolid or liquid carrier or diluent to form capsule, tablet, pill,powder, syrup, solution or the like. The tablet, pill, capsule or thelike contains about 0.01% to about 99% by weight of active ingredientsand binder, such as gelatin, maize starch, arabic gum etc; excipient,such as calcium hydrophosphate; disintegrant, such as maize starch,potato starch or alginic acid; lubricant, such as magnesium stearate;and sweetener, such as sucrose, lactose. When the formulation is in theform of capsule, in addition to above materials, it may contain liquidcarrier, for example, grease.

For the parenteral administration, the compounds according to theinvention can be combined with sterile water or organic medium to forminjectable solution or suspension.

The compounds according to the invention may contain a chiral center(s),thereby being present in the form of different enantiomers ordiastereomers. Accordingly, the invention relates to all the opticalisomers and all the stereoisomers of the present compounds, in the formsof racemic mixture and respective enantiomers and diastereomers.Moreover, the invention relates to the above defined compounds or allthe pharmaceutical compositions containing or using the same as well asthe therapeutical method using the same.

Furthermore, the compounds according to the invention and thepharmaceutical composition containing the same may be used to prepare amedicament for the treatment or prevention of a neuropsychical diseaseselected from the group consisting of mental disorder, anxiety,personality disorder, depression, mania, migraine, epilepsy orspasticity disorder, childhood disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitivedisorder, neural degeneration, neurotoxicity and ischemia, preferablyschizophrenia. The compounds according to the invention may also be usedto prepare a medicament for the treatment or prevention of other centralnervous system diseases, for example, depression, memory disorder andfunctional disorders associated with intelligence, learning or the like.

It is shown in the in vitro receptor binding assay that the derivatesaccording to the invention have relatively high affinities for dopamineD₂, D₃, 5-HT_(1A) and 5-HT_(2A) receptors, while low affinities for5-HT_(2C).

It is shown in the animal experiments that these compounds cansignificantly improve the MK-801 induced high activity and effectivelyimprove the apomorphine induced clambering symptoms, without causing EPSat effective dosage. Since these in vitro acting targets and in vivopharmacological models are closely associated with dopamine functiondisorder induced neural system disease, particularly schizophrenia, thecompounds according to the invention have the therapeutic effect forneuropsychical disease, especially schizophrenia.

EXAMPLES

The following Examples are provided for illustrative purposes ratherthan limiting to the invention.

A. Synthetic Examples Example 17-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one(1)

The target compound was synthesized according to Scheme 1.

1) 5.5 g of resorcinol and 6.7 g of d,l-malic acid were added to 50 mlof 70% HClO₄, and the solution was heated to 90° C. for reaction. Thesolution became clear slowly, and the reaction was completed after 4hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and thereaction liquid was poured into an ice-water mixture. A large amount ofsolid was precipitated, which were filtrated. The cake was washed withwater. Recrystallization with 95% ethanol gave 4.5 g of white crystal.Melting point: 226-228° C., Yield: 60.8%.

2) 5 g of product of step 1), 6 g of anhydrous potassium carbonate, 50ml of acetone and 8.2 g of 1,4-dibromobutane were heated under refluxfor 6 hours. Then the mixture was cooled to room temperature andfiltrated. The solvent was distilled to give yellowish oil, which waspassed through a column to give 5.4 g of white solid. Melting point:55-57° C., Yield: 60.7%.

3) 0.52 g of the product of step 2), 0.65 g of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride, 2 g ofanhydrous potassium carbonate, 0.2 g of potassium iodide and 25 ml ofacetonitrile were heated under reflux for 12 hours. Then the mixture wascooled to room temperature, and the solvent was distilled. A suitableamount of dichloromethane was added to the mixture, which was thenwashed with water. The aqueous layer was discarded, and to the organiclayer was added anhydrous magnesium sulfate for drying. The solvent wasdistilled to give yellowish oil. Column chromatography gave 0.55 g ofwhite solid. Melting point: 116-118° C., Yield: 72.3%.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.73-1.88 (m, 4H), 2.06-2.16 (m, 6H), 2.48 (t, 2H,J=14.4 Hz), 3.07-3.10 (m, 4H), 4.07 (t, 2H, J=12 Hz), 6.24 (d, 1H, J=9.6Hz), 6.80-6.86 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, 1H, J=1.6 Hz), 7.22-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.37(d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.63-7.69 (m, 2H)

MS (ESI) m/z 437.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 27-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one(2)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example1, using 3-(1-piperazinyl)-1,2-benzisothiazole hydrochloride instead of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride.

Melting point 103-105° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.75-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.91 (m, 2H), 2.51 (t, 2H,J=14.8 Hz), 2.68-2.71 (m, 4H), 3.56-3.59 (m, 4H), 4.06 (t, 2H, J=12.4Hz), 6.23 (d, 1H, J=9.6 Hz), 6.80-6.85 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.37 (m, 2H),7.44-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.62 (d, 1H, J=9.6 Hz), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 7.91(d, 1H, J=8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 436.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 37-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one(3)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example1, using 1,3-dibromopropane instead of 1,4-dibromobutane.

Melting point: 128-130° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.03-2.19 (m, 8H), 2.60 (t, 2H, J=14.4 Hz), 3.07-3.10(m, 3H), 4.12 (t, 2H, J=12.8 Hz), 6.25 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz), 6.84-6.87 (m,2H), 7.05-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz),7.63-7.70 (m, 2H)

MS (ESI) m/z 423.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 47-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one(4)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example1, using 1,3-dibromopropane instead of 1,4-dibromobutane.

Melting point: 91-93° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.04-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.64 (t, 2H, J=14.4 Hz), 2.70-2.73(m, 4H), 3.57-3.59 (m, 4H), 4.12 (t, 2H, J=12.8 Hz), 6.23 (d, 1H, J=9.6Hz), 6.82-6.86 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.62 (d,1H, J=9.6 Hz), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 422.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 57-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(5)

The target compound was synthesized according to Scheme 2.

1) 30 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid was stirred in an ice bath, towhich was added resorcinol (5.5 g), and ethyl acetoacetate (9.2 g)dropwise. The solution turned yellow from yellowish, and the reactionwas completed after 18 hours. The reaction liquid was poured intoice/water mixture, and white solid was precipitated, which wasfiltrated. The cake was washed with water to neutral. Recrystallizationwith 75% ethanol gave 8.5 g of white crystal. Melting point: 186-188°C., yield: 73.9%.

2) 5 g of the product of step 1), 6 g of anhydrous potassium carbonate,50 ml of acetone and 8.7 g of 1,4-dibromobutane were heated under refluxfor 4 hours, and then cooled to room temperature. The mixture wasfiltrated and the solvent was distilled to give yellowish oil, which waspassed through a column to give 6.5 g of white solid. Melting point:58-60° C., yield: 77.8%.

3) To 0.5 g of the product of step 2) were added 0.6 g of3-(1-piperazinyl)-1,2-benzisothiazole hydrochloride, 2 g of anhydrouspotassium carbonate, 0.2 g of potassium iodide and 25 ml ofacetonitrile, and the mixture was heated under reflux for 20 hours, andthen cooled to room temperature and filtrated. The solvent was distilledto give yellowish oil, which was passed through a column to give 0.52 gof white solid. Melting point: 110-112° C., yield: 72.2%.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.75-1.90 (m, 4H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.51 (t, 2H, J=14.4Hz), 2.68-2.71 (m, 4H), 3.56-3.58 (m, 4H), 4.06 (t, 2H, J=12 Hz), 6.11(s, 1H), 6.80-6.86 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.79(d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 7.90 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 450.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 67-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(6)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example5, using 6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochlorideinstead of 3-(1-piperazinyl)-1,2-benzisothiazole hydrochloride.

Melting point: 126-128° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.71-1.92 (m, 4H), 2.09-2.19 (m, 6H), 2.09 (s, 3H),2.50 (t, 2H, J=14.4 Hz), 3.09-3.12 (m, 3H), 4.07 (t, 2H, J=12.8 Hz),6.13 (s, 1H), 6.81-6.88 (m, 2H), 7.03-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.25 (m, 1H),7.49 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.69-7.72 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 451.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 77-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(7)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using 1,3-dibromopropane instead of 1,4-dibromobutane.

Melting point: 138-140° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.02-2.23 (m, 8H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.60 (t, 2H, J=14.4Hz), 3.07-3.10 (m, 3H), 4.12 (t, 2H, J=12.8 Hz), 6.13 (s, 1H), 6.84-6.89(m, 2H), 7.06 (t, 1H, J=2 Hz), 7.23-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.50 (d, 1H, J=8.8Hz), 7.71 (t, 1H, J=8.8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 437.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 87-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(8)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example5, using 1,3-dibromopropane instead of 1,4-dibromobutane.

Melting point: 113-115° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.06-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.64 (t, 2H, J=14.4Hz), 2.70-2.73 (m, 4H), 3.57-3.59 (m, 4H), 4.12 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.12(s, 1H), 6.82-6.88 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz),7.91 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 436.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 97-(5-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-pentyloxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(9)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using 1,5-dibromopentane instead of 1,4-dibromobutane.

Melting point: 119-121° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.53-1.63 (m, 4H), 1.85-1.89 (m, 2H), 2.05-2.14 (m,6H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.43 (t, 2H, J=14.8 Hz), 3.06-3.08 (m, 3H), 4.04 (t,2H, J=12.8 Hz), 6.12 (s, 1H), 6.80-6.87 (m, 2H), 7.02-7.07 (m, 1H),7.22-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.49 (d, 1H, J=4.8 Hz), 7.67-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 465.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 10(E)-7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-3-piperidyl)-but-2-enyloxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(10)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using 1,4-dibromo-2-butene instead of 1,4-dibromobutane.

Melting point: 129-130° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.05-2.17 (m, 6H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 3.05-3.13 (m, 5H),4.06 (t, 2H, J=12.8 Hz), 5.91-5.96 (m, 2H), 6.13 (s, 1H), 6.83-6.90 (m,1H), 7.05-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.49 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz),7.68-7.70 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 449.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 117-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(11)

1) To 5.5 g of resorcinol and 9.6 g of ethyl benzoylacetate was added 30ml of phosphoric acid, and the mixture was stirred under roomtemperature. The solution turned yellow from yellowish, and the reactionwas completed after 12 hours. The reaction liquid was poured intoice/water mixture, and a lot of solid was precipitated, which wasfiltrated. The cake was washed with water. Recrystallization with 95%ethanol gave 9.3 g of white crystal. Melting point: 237-239° C., yield:80.9%.

2) 4.8 g of the product of step 1), 6 g of anhydrous potassiumcarbonate, 50 ml of acetone and 8.4 g of 1,3-dibromopropane were heatedunder reflux for 4 hours, and then cooled to room temperature andfiltrated. The solvent was removed by rotation and the residue waspassed through a column to give 5.6 g of white solid. Melting point:67-69° C., yield: 78.0%.

3) To 0.5 g of the product of step 2) were added 0.6 g of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride, 2 g ofanhydrous potassium carbonate, 0.2 g of potassium iodide and 25 mlacetonitrile, and the mixture was heated under reflux for 24 hours andthen cooled to room temperature and filtrated. The solvent was distilledto give yellowish oil, which was passed through a column to give 0.51 gof white solid. Melting point: 185-187° C., yield: 73.9%.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.04-2.19 (m, 8H), 2.67-2.77 (m, 6H), 3.07-3.10 (m,3H), 4.13 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.22 (s, 1H), 6.79-6.82 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.92(m, 1H), 7.05-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.51 (m, 6H),7.68-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 499.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 127-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(12)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example11, using 3-(1-piperazinyl)-1,2-benzisothiazole hydrochloride instead of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride.

Melting point: 96-98° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.05-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.62-2.72 (m, 6H), 3.57-3.59 (m,4H), 4.13 (t, 2H, J=14 Hz), 6.20 (s, 1H), 6.79-6.82 (m, 2H), 6.90 (d,1H, J=2 Hz), 7.36-7.51 (m, 8H), 7.81 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 7.92 (d, 1H, J=8Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 498.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 137-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(13)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example11, using 1,4-dibromobutane instead of 1,3-dibromopropane.

Melting point: 97-99° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.72-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.91 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.18 (m,6H), 2.48 (t, 2H, J=14.8 Hz), 3.07-3.10 (m, 3H), 4.08 (t, 2H, J=12.4Hz), 6.21 (s, 1H), 6.80-6.81 (m, 1H), 6.88-6.89 (m, 1H), 7.03-7.07 (m,1H), 7.21-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.52 (m, 6H), 7.68-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 4514.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 147-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(14)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example12, using 1,4-dibromobutane instead of 1,3-dibromopropane.

Melting point: 116-118° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.76-1.90 (m, 4H), 2.53 (t, 2H, J=14.8 Hz), 2.70-2.72(m, 4H), 3.57-3.59 (m, 4H), 4.09 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.21 (s, 1H),6.78-6.80 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 7.35-7.52 (m, 8H), 7.81 (d,1H, J=8 Hz), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 512.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 157-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one(15)

1) 30 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid was stirred in an ice bath, towhich was added 5.5 g of resorcinol and was added 9.2 g of trifluoroethyl acetoacetate dropwise. The solution turned yellow from yellowish.The reaction was carried out for 18 hours. The reaction liquid waspoured into ice/water mixture, and a lot of solid was precipitated,which was filtrated. The cake was washed with water to neutral.Recrystallization with 75% ethanol gave 8.5 g of white crystal. Meltingpoint: 218-220° C., yield: 73.9%.

2) 4.6 g of the product of step 1), 6 g of anhydrous potassiumcarbonate, 50 ml of acetone and 8.4 g of 1,3-dibromopropane were heatedunder reflux for 4 hours, and then cooled to room temperature andfiltrated. The solvent was removed by rotation to give yellowish oil,which was passed through a column to give 5.6 g of white solid. Meltingpoint: 72-74° C., yield: 80.1%.

3) To 0.5 g of the product of step 2) were added 0.6 g of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride, 2 g ofanhydrous potassium carbonate, 0.2 g of potassium iodide and 25 ml ofacetonitrile, and the mixture was heated under reflux for 12 hours, andthen cooled to room temperature and filtrated. The solvent was removedby rotation to give yellowish oil, which was passed through a column togive 0.50 g of white solid. Melting point: 146-148° C., yield: 71.4%.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.04-2.23 (m, 8H), 2.60 (t, 2H, J=6.8 Hz), 3.07-3.13(m, 3H), 4.15 (t, 2H, J=12.8 Hz), 6.12 (s, 1H), 6.90-6.95 (m, 2H),7.03-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.71 (m, 2H)

MS (ESI) m/z 491.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 167-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one(16)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example15, using 3-(1-piperazinyl)-1,2-benzisothiazole hydrochloride instead of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride.

Melting point: 103-105° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.10-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.67-2.77 (m, 6H), 3.62 (br, 4H),4.16 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.62 (s, 1H), 6.90-6.95 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.38 (m,1H), 7.46-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.90(m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 490.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 177-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one(17)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example15, using 1,4-dibromobutane instead of 1,3-dibromopropane.

Melting point: 125-127° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.77-1.92 (m, 4H), 2.11-2.23 (m, 6H), 2.52 (t, 2H,J=14.8 Hz), 3.10-3.13 (m, 3H), 4.10 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.61 (s, 1H),6.87-6.93 (m, 2H), 7.03-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.63 (m,1H), 7.70-7.73 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 505.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 187-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one(18)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example16, using 1,4-dibromobutane instead of 1,3-dibromopropane.

Melting point: 93-95° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.76-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.91 (m, 2H), 2.52 (t, 2H,J=14.8 Hz), 2.70 (t, 4H, J=9.6 Hz), 3.58 (t, 4H, J=9.6 Hz), 4.10 (t, 2H,J=12.4 Hz), 6.61 (s, 1H), 6.87 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 6.90-6.93 (m, 1H),7.35 (t, 1H, J=15.2 Hz), 7.46 (t, 1H, J=14.8 Hz), 7.61 (d, 1H, J=1.2Hz), 7.63 (d, 1H, J=1.2 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 504.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 197-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one(19)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using 2-chlororesorcinol as starting material.

Melting point: 128-130° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.78-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.93-2.15 (m, 8H), 2.41 (s, 3H),2.50 (t, 2H, J=14.4 Hz), 3.07-3.10 (m, 3H), 4.19 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz),6.15 (s, 1H), 6.92 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.02-7.07 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.28 (m,1H), 7.46 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.68-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 485.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 207-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one(20)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example5, using 2-chlororesorcinol as starting material.

Melting point: 133-135° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.79-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.98 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H),2.55 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz), 2.72 (t, 2H, J=9.6 Hz), 3.58 (t, 4H, J=9.6 Hz),4.18 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.14 (s, 1H), 6.88-6.91 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.37 (m,1H), 7.43-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.90 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 484.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 217-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one(21)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example7, using 2-chlororesorcinol as starting material.

Melting point: 185-187° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.07-2.20 (m, 8H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.64 (t, 2H, J=7.2Hz), 3.08-3.10 (m, 3H), 4.24 (t, 2H, J=12 Hz), 6.17 (s, 1H), 6.94 (d,1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.05 (t, 1H, J=2 Hz), 7.25 (t, 1H, J=16 Hz), 7.46 (d, 1H,J=8.8 Hz), 7.66-7.70 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 471.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 227-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one(22)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example8, using 2-chlororesorcinol as starting material.

Melting point: 162-164° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.79-1.98 (m, 4H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.55 (t, 2H, J=7.2Hz), 2.72 (t, 4H, J=9.6 Hz), 3.58 (t, 4H, J=9.6 Hz), 4.18 (t, 2H, J=12.4Hz), 6.14 (s, 1H), 6.90 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.35 (t, 1H, J=14.8 Hz),7.43-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.90 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 470.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 237-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4,8-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(23)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using 2-methylresorcinol as starting material.

Melting point: 117-119° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.72-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.94 (m, 2H), 2.05-2.19 (m,6H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.49 (t, 2H, J=14.8 Hz), 3.09 (d, 3H,J=10 Hz), 4.11 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.11 (s, 1H), 6.84 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz),7.05 (t, 1H, J=2 Hz), 7.22-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.40 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz),7.68-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 465.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 247-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-8-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(24)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example5, using 2-methylresorcinol as starting material.

Melting point: 106-108° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.73-1.86 (m, 4H), 2.05-2.17 (m, 9H), 2.36 (s, 3H),2.48 (t, 2H, J=14.8 Hz), 3.07-3.10 (m, 3H), 4.05 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz),6.78-6.86 (m, 2H), 7.02-7.07 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.48 (d, 1H,J=8.8 Hz), 7.68-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 464.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 257-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-n-propyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(25)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using ethyl butyrylacetate as starting material.

Melting point: 139-141° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.00 (t, 3H, J=14.4 Hz), 1.64-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.93-2.22(m, 6H), 2.64 (t, 2H, J=14.4 Hz), 3.00-3.74 (m, 9H), 4.04 (t, 2H, J=12.8Hz), 6.05 (s, 1H), 6.71-6.78 (m, 2H), 7.05-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H,J=8 Hz), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 479.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 267-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-n-propyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(26)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example5, using ethyl butyrylacetate as starting material.

Melting point: 114-116° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.04 (t, 3H, J=14.4 Hz), 1.69-1.90 (m, 6H), 2.51 (t,2H, J=14.8 Hz), 2.67-2.71 (m, 6H), 3.56-3.58 (m, 4H), 4.06 (t, 2H,J=12.8 Hz), 6.11 (s, 1H), 6.81-6.86 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.52 (m, 3H),

7.80 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 478.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 277-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-ethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(27)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using ethyl propionylacetate as starting material.

Melting point: 96-98° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.32 (t, 3H, J=14.8 Hz), 1.74-1.90 (m, 4H), 2.06-2.16(m, 6H),

2.48 (t, 2H, J=14.8 Hz), 2.75-2.81 (m, 2H), 3.05-3.10 (m, 3H), 4.07 (t,2H, J=12.8 Hz), 6.14 (s, 1H), 6.82-6.87 (m, 2H), 7.03-7.07 (m, 1H),7.23-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.68-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 465.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 287-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-ethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(28)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example5, using ethyl propionylacetate as starting material.

Melting point: 110-112° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.32 (t, 3H, J=14.8 Hz), 1.76-1.91 (m, 4H), 2.53 (t,2H, J=14.4 Hz), 2.71-2.79 (m, 6H), 3.58 (br, 4H), 0.07 (t, 2H, J=12.4Hz), 6.15 (s, 1H), 6.82-6.87 (m, 2H), 7.36 (t, 1H, J=14.8 Hz), 7.47 (t,1H, J=14.8 Hz), 7.52 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.81 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.91 (d,1H, J=8 Hz)

MS (ESI) m/z 464.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 297-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-3,4-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(29)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example6, using 2-methyl ethyl acetoacetate as starting material.

Melting point: 106-108° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.73-1.86 (m, 4H), 2.05-2.17 (m, 9H), 2.36 (s, 3H),2.48 (t, 2H, J=14.8 Hz), 3.07-3.10 (m, 3H), 4.05 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz),6.78-6.86 (m, 2H), 7.02-7.07 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.48 (d, 1H,J=8.8 Hz), 7.68-7.71 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 464.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 307-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-hydroxymethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(30)

The target compound was synthesized according to Scheme 3.

1) 50 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid was stirred in an ice bath, towhich was added 5.5 g of resorcinol and added 8 g of 4-chloro ethylacetoacetate dropwise. The solution turned yellowish and turbid slowly.The reaction was performed at room temperature overnight. The reactionliquid was poured into ice/water mixture, and a lot of white solid wasprecipitated, which was filtrated. The cake was washed with water. Thecake was recrystallized with 40% ethanol to give 7.5 g of white crystal.Melting point: 183-185° C., yield: 84%.

2) 5 g of the product of step 1) was added to 300 ml of water, and themixture was heated under reflux for 30 hours. After the reaction wascompleted, the reaction mixture was filtrated while it was warm. Thefiltrate was cooled with ice and the needle-shaped solid wasprecipitated. Standing for 1 hour allowed a lot of solid to precipitate,which was filtrated. The cake was washed with water, dried andrecrystallized with 30% ethanol to give 4.1 g of white solid. Meltingpoint: 212-214° C., yield: 91%.

3) 6 g of the product of step 2), 8 g of anhydrous potassium carbonate,100 ml of acetone and 8 g of 1,3-dibromopropane were heated under refluxfor 12 hours and then cooled to room temperature, and filtrated. Thesolvent was distilled to give yellowish oil, which was passed through acolumn to give 4.5 g of white solid. Yield: 72.68%.

4) To 0.62 g of the product of step 3) were added 0.6 g of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride, 2 g ofanhydrous potassium carbonate, 0.2 g of potassium iodide and 25 ml ofacetonitrile, and the mixture was heated under reflux for 12 hours, andthen cooled to room temperature. The solvent was distilled and theresidue was dissolved with dichloromethane, washed with water, driedwith anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and filtrated. The solvent wasdistilled to give yellowish oil, which was passed through a column togive 0.3 g of white solid. Melting point: 144-146° C., yield: 33.7%.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.05-2.09 (m, 8H), 2.60 (t, 2H, J=14.4 Hz), 3.08-3.11(m, 3H), 4.11 (t, 2H, J=12.8 Hz), 4.88 (s, 2H), 6.47 (s, 1H), 6.84-6.86(m, 2H), 7.06-7.07 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.43 (m, 1H),7.71-7.72 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 453.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 317-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-hydroxymethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(31)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example30, using 1,4-dibromobutane instead of 1,3-dibromopropane.

Melting point: 160-162° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.73-1.89 (m, 4H), 2.08-2.17 (m, 6H), 2.49 (t, 2H,J=14.4 Hz), 3.08-3.11 (m, 3H), 3.62 (br, 1H), 4.05 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz),4.88 (s, 2H), 6.46 (s, 1H), 6.83-6.85 (m, 2H), 7.03-7.08 (m, 1H),7.23-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.42 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.68-7.72 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 467.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 327-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-2-hydroxylpropoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(32)

The target compound was synthesized according to Scheme 4.

3.2 g of 4-methyl-7-hydroxylcoumarin, 20 ml of epoxy chloropropane, 5 mlof 10% potassium hydroxide solution were added to 25 ml of ethanol andthe mixture was heated under reflux for 4 hours, and then cooled to roomtemperature after the reaction was completed. The solvent was distilledand to the residue was added dichloromethane, washed with water anddried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was distilled togive solid, which was recrystallized with anhydrous ethanol to give 3 gof white solid. Yield: 71.8%.

0.84 g of the product of the first step and 0.83 g of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole were added to 50 ml ofanhydrous methanol and the mixture was heated under reflux for 4 hours.White solid was precipitated. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and filtrated. The cake was washed with cold methanol togive 1.2 g of white solid. Melting point: 183-185° C., yield: 66.8%.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.08-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.26-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H),2.59-2.65 (m, 3H), 3.02-3.20 (m, 3H), 3.63 (br, 1H), 4.08-4.18 (m, 3H),6.15 (s, 1H), 6.85 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz), 6.91-6.93 (m, 1H), 7.06-7.09 (m,1H), 7.24-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.51 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 7.66-7.69 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 453.2 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 337-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-2-hydroxylpropoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one(33)

The target compound was prepared according to the procedures of Example32, using 4-phenyl-7-hydroxylcoumarin instead of4-methyl-7-hydroxylcoumarin.

Melting point: 193-195° C.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 2.08-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.24-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.52-2.68 (m,3H), 3.02-3.21 (m, 3H), 3.63 (br, s, 1H), 4.09 (t, 2H, J=9.6 Hz),4.17-4.18 (m, 1H), 6.23 (s, 1H), 6.84-6.87 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.94 (m, 1H),7.05-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.51 (m, 6H), 7.66-7.69 (m,1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 515.3 ([M+H]⁺)

Example 347-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-phenyl-benzopyran-2-one(34)

The target compound was synthesized according to Scheme 5.

1) To 5.5 g of resorcinol, 7.4 g of cinnamic acid were added 200 ml ofconcentrated hydrochloric acid, to which was introduced hydrochloridegas. The mixture was heated under reflux for 6 hours and then cooled toroom temperature. The solid was precipitated and filtrated. The cake waswashed with water, dried under vacuum, recrystallized with toluene togive 8.1 g of white solid. Melting point: 104-106° C., yield: 67.5%.

2) 3.1 g of the product of step 1), 6 g of anhydrous potassiumcarbonate, 50 ml of acetone, 6 g of 1,4-dibromobutane were heated underreflux, being monitored with TLC. The reaction was completed after about6 hours, and then the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature,and filtrated. The solvent was removed by rotation to give yellowishoil, which was passed through a column to give 2.9 g of colorless oil.Yield: 60.4%.

3) To 1.8 g of product of step 2) were added 1.26 g of6-fluoro-3-(4-piperidyl)-1,2-benzisoxazole hydrochloride, 2.6 g ofanhydrous potassium carbonate, 0.3 g of potassium iodide and 30 ml ofacetonitrile, and the mixture was heated under reflux for 12 hours. Thereaction mixture was cooled to room temperature after the reaction wascompleted. The solvent was removed by rotation and a suitable amount ofdichloromethane was added. The mixture was washed with water, and driedwith anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was distilled to giveyellowish oil, which was passed through a column to give 1.6 g ofcolorless oil. Yield: 65.0%.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.61-1.76 (m, 5H), 2.07-2.16 (m, 6H), 2.47 (t, 2H,J=14.8 Hz), 3.08-3.10 (m, 5H), 3.89 (t, 2H, J=12.4 Hz), 6.38-6.40 (m,2H), 7.01-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.27 (m, 6H), 7.65-7.70 (m, 1H)

MS (ESI) m/z 515.3 ([M+H]⁺)

TABLE 1 Numbering of the preferable compounds prepared in the Examplesand the structures No. Compound Structure 1

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B. Pharmacological Examples Example 35 Preparation of 5HT_(1A) Membrane

Rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation on ice. Brain striatum wasrapidly taken, and 2 brain striatums were combined into a centrifugetube, to which 3 ml of buffer (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer, containing 0.1%ascorbic acid, 10 μm pargyline and 4 mM CaCl₂) was added. Homogenizationwas conducted for 3-4 s at level 4 for four times, and then 5 ml ofbuffer was added (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer, containing 0.1% ascorbic acid,10 μm pargyline and 4 mM CaCl₂). Incubation at 37° C. was conducted for10 min, the weight of the tubes were adjusted using a balance afterincubation. Centrifugation was conducted at 12000 r, 4° C. for 20 min,the supernatant was discarded, and 3 ml of buffer was added (0.05 MTris-HCl buffer, containing 0.1% ascorbic acid, 10 μm pargyline and 4 mMCaCl₂). Vortex mixer was used for blending, and then 5 ml of buffer wasadded (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer, containing 0.1% ascorbic acid, 10 μmpargyline and 4 mM CaCl₂). Centrifugation was conducted and repeated 3times. After the centrifugations, the supernatant was discarded, and thepellets were stored at −80° C. for future use.

Materials for the Receptor Binding Assay

Isotope ligand ³H-8-OH-DPAT (67.0 Ci/mmol) was purchased fromPerkinElmer Company; 5-HT was purchased from RBI Company; GF/C glassfiber filter paper was purchased from Whatman Company; Tris was importedand divided into aliquots; PPO, POPOP were purchased from Shanghai No. 1Reagent Factory; lipid-soluble scintillation solution. Beckman LS-6500Multi-function Liquid Scintillation Counter was used.

Procedures

(1) The prepared membrane was first applied with appropriate amount ofhomogenized liquid, and homogenizer was used for evenly dispersing. 15tubes were mixed into a 100 ml container, and appropriate amount ofhomogenized liquid was added to give 50 ml of membrane suspension, whichwas reserved for future use.

(2) 100 μL of membrane preparation and 100 μL of homogenized liquid wereadded into each reaction tube.

(3) 100 μL of homogenized liquid was added into the total binding tube(TB), 100 μL of 5-HT (final concentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added into thenon-specific binding tube (NB), and 100 μL of the test compound (finalconcentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added into the specific binding tube (SB) foreach compound.

(4) 10 μL of radioactive ligand ³H-8-OH-DPAT was respectively added intoeach reaction tube (2 parallel tubes were used for each reaction tube,and each of them was placed on ice when adding sample).

(5) Each reaction tube was incubated at 37° C. for 10 min; after thereaction was completed, the bound ligands were rapidly filtered underreduced pressure, and the ice-chilled assay buffer was used for adequatewashing. The filter was taken out and put into a 3 ml scintillationvial, and 2 ml of toluene scintillation solution was added and blended.

(6) The scintillation vials were put into Liquid Scintillation Counterfor counting.

Inhibition rate(1%)=(Total binding tube cpm−compound cpm)/(Total bindingtube cpm−non-specific binding tube cpm)×100%

Each assay for the compounds was conducted in duplicate.

The results are listed in Table 2.

Example 36 Preparation of 5HT_(2A) Membrane

Rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation on ice. Brain striatum wasrapidly taken, and 2 brain striatums were combined into a centrifugetube, to which 3 ml of buffer (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer: 6.05 g of Triswas dissolved in 1000 ml of double-distilled water, and concentrated HClwas used to adjust to pH 7.5) was added, homogenization was conductedfor 3-4 s at level 4 for four times, and then 5 ml of buffer was added.Incubation at 37° C. was conducted for 10 min, the weight of the tubeswere adjusted using a balance after incubation. Centrifugation wasconducted at 12000 r, 4° C. for 20 min, the supernatant was discarded,and 3 ml of buffer was added (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer: 6.05 g of Tris wasdissolved in 1000 ml of double-distilled water, and concentrated HCl wasused to adjust to pH 7.5). Vortex mixer was used for blending, and then5 ml of buffer was added. Centrifugation was conducted (repeated 3times). After the centrifugations, the supernatant was discarded, andthe pellets were stored at −80° C. for future use.

Materials for the Receptor Binding Assay

Isotope ligand [³H]-Ketanserin (67.0 Ci/mmol) was purchased fromPerkinElmer Company; Methysergide was purchased from RBI Company; GF/Cglass fiber filter paper was purchased from Whatman Company; Tris wasimported and divided into aliquots; PPO, POPOP were purchased fromShanghai No. 1 Reagent Factory; lipid-soluble scintillation solution.Beckman LS-6500 Multi-function Liquid Scintillation Counter was used.

Procedures

(1) The prepared membrane was first applied with homogenized liquid, andhomogenizer was used for evenly dispersing. 15 tubes were mixed into a100 ml container, and appropriate amount of homogenized liquid was addedto give 50 ml of membrane suspension, which was reserved for future use.

(2) 100 μL of membrane preparation and 100 μL of buffer were added intoeach reaction tube.

(3) 100 μL of homogenized liquid was added into the total binding tube(TB), 100 μL of Methysergide (final concentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added intothe non-specific binding tube (NB), and 100 μL of the test compound(final concentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added into the specific binding tube(SB) for each compound.

(4) 10 μL of radioactive ligand ³H-Ketanserin was respectively addedinto each reaction tube (2 parallel tubes were used for each reactiontube, and each of them was placed on ice when adding sample).

(5) Each of the reaction tubes was incubated at 37° C. for 15 min. Afterthe reaction was completed, the bound ligands were rapidly filteredunder reduced pressure, and the ice-chilled assay buffer was used foradequate washing. The filter was taken out and put into a 3 mlscintillation vial, and 2 ml of toluene scintillation solution was addedand blended.

(6) The scintillation vials were put into Liquid Scintillation Counterfor counting.

Inhibition rate(1%)=(Total binding tube cpm−compound cpm)/(Total bindingtube cpm−non-specific binding tube cpm)×100%

Each assay for the compounds was conducted in duplicate.

The results are listed in Table 2.

Example 37 Preparation of D₂ Membrane

Rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation on ice. Brain striatum wasrapidly taken, and 2 brain striatums were combined into a centrifugetube, to which 3 ml of buffer (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer, containing NaCl120 mM, KCl 5 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, CaCl₂ 1 mM) was added, homogenization wasconducted for 3-4 s at level 4 for four times, and then 5 ml of bufferwas then added. The weight of the homogenized tubes were adjusted usinga balance, and centrifugation was conducted at 12000 r, 4° C. for 20min. The supernatant was discarded, and 3 ml of buffer was added (0.05 MTris-HCl buffer, containing NaCl 120 mM, KCl 5 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, CaCl₂ 1mM). Vortex mixer was used for blending, and then 5 ml of buffer wasadded (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer, containing NaCl 120 mM, KCl 5 mM, MgCl₂ 1mM, CaCl₂ 1 mM). Centrifugation was conducted (repeated 3 times). Afterthe centrifugations, the supernatant was discarded, and the pellets werestored at −80° C. for future use.

Materials for the Receptor Binding Assay

Isotope ligand ³H-Spiperone (67.0 Ci/mmol) was purchased fromPerkinElmer Company; Butaclamol was purchased from RBI Company; GF/Cglass fiber filter paper was purchased from Whatman Company; Tris wasimported and divided into aliquots; PPO, POPOP were purchased fromShanghai No. 1 Reagent Factory; lipid-soluble scintillation solution.Beckman LS-6500 Multi-function Liquid Scintillation Counter was used.

Procedures

(1) The prepared membrane was first applied with appropriate amount ofhomogenized liquid, and homogenizer was used for evenly dispersing. 15tubes were mixed into a 100 ml container, and appropriate amount ofhomogenized liquid was added to give 50 ml of membrane suspension, whichwas reserved for future use.

(2) 100 μL of membrane preparation and 100 μL of buffer were added intoeach reaction tube.

(3) 100 μL of homogenized liquid was added into the total binding tube(TB), 100 μL of Butaclamol (final concentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added intothe non-specific binding tube (NB), and 100 μL of the test compound(final concentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added into the specific binding tube(SB) for each compound.

(4) 10 μL of radioactive ligand ³H-Spiperone was respectively added intoeach reaction tube (2 parallel tubes were used for each reaction tube,and each of them was placed on ice when adding sample).

(5) Each of the reaction tubes was incubated at 37° C. for 20 min. Afterthe reaction was completed, the bound ligands were rapidly filteredunder reduced pressure, and the ice-chilled assay buffer was used foradequate washing. The filter was taken out and put into a 3 mlscintillation vial, and 2 ml of toluene scintillation solution was addedand blended.

(6) The scintillation vials were put into Liquid Scintillation Counterfor counting.

Inhibitory rate(1%)=(Total binding tube cpm−compound cpm)/(Total bindingtube cpm−non-specific binding tube cpm)×100%

Each assay for the compounds was conducted in duplicate.

The results are listed in Table 2.

Example 38 D₃ Receptor Assay

Cells

In HEK-293 cells, after 48-72 hours, receptor proteins were expressed onmembrane in large amount. After the cells were centrifuged at 1000 rpmfor 5 min, the supernatant was discarded, and the cell pellet wascollected and stored in a −20° C. fridge for reservation. It wasre-suspended with Tris-Cl (pH 7.4) in the assay.

Materials for the Assay

D₃ receptor isotope ligand [3H]-Spiperone was purchased from AmershamCompany; (+)Butaclamol was purchased from RBI Company; GF/C glass fiberfilter paper was purchased from Whatman Company; lipid-solublescintillation solution. Tris was divided into aliquots by GenetimesTechnology Inc.

Procedures

Competitive binding test for receptors: 20 μl of each of the testcompounds and 20 μl of the radioactive ligand together with 160 μl ofthe receptor proteins were added into the reaction tubes, and the finalconcentrations of the test compound and the positive drug were all 10μmol/L. After 50 min of incubation in 30° C. water bath, the tubes wereimmediately moved to ice bath to terminate the reactions. GF/C glassfiber filter papers were used for rapid sucking filtration on aMillipore cell sample collector, elution buffer (50 mM Tris-HCl, PH 7.4)was applied for 3 ml×3 times, and microwave was applied for 4-5 min fordrying. The filter papers were moved into 0.5 ml centrifuge tubes, and500 μl of lipid-soluble scintillation solution was added. The tubes wereallowed to stand still for over 30 min in dark, and the intensities ofradioactivity were measured by a counter. The percentage inhibitionrates of each compound against the binding of isotope ligands werecalculated according to the following formula:

Inhibition rate(1%)=(Total binding tube cpm−compound cpm)/(Total bindingtube cpm−non-specific binding tube cpm)×100%

The results are listed in Table 2.

Example 39 Preparation of 5HT_(2C) Membrane

Rats were sacrificed by cervical dislocation on ice. Brain striatum wasrapidly taken, and 2 brain striatums were combined into a centrifugetube, to which 3 ml of buffer (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer: 6.05 g of Triswas dissolved in 1000 ml of double-distilled water, and concentrated HClwas used to adjust to pH 7.5) was added, homogenization was conductedfor 3-4 s at level 4 for four times, and then 5 ml of buffer was added.Incubation at 37° C. was conducted for 10 min, the weight of the tubeswere adjusted using a balance after the incubation. Centrifugation wasconducted at 12000 r, 4° C. for 20 min, the supernatant was discarded,and 3 ml of buffer was added (0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer: 6.05 g of Tris wasdissolved in 1000 ml of double-distilled water, and concentrated HCl wasused to adjust to pH 7.5). Vortex mixer was used for blending, and then5 ml of buffer was added. Centrifugation was conducted (repeated 3times). After the centrifugations, the supernatant was discarded, andthe pellets were stored at −80° C. for future use.

Materials for the Receptor Binding Assay

Isotope ligand [³H]-mesulergine (67.0 Ci/mmol) was purchased fromPerkinElmer Company; mianserin was purchased from RBI Company; GF/Cglass fiber filter paper was purchased from Whatman Company; Tris wasimported and divided into aliquots; PPO, POPOP were purchased fromShanghai No. 1 Reagent Factory; lipid-soluble scintillation solution.Beckman LS-6500 Multi-function Liquid Scintillation Counter was used.

Procedures

(1) The prepared membrane was first applied with appropriate amount ofhomogenized liquid, and homogenizer was used for evenly dispersing. 15tubes were mixed into a 100 ml container, and appropriate amount ofhomogenized liquid was added to give 50 ml of membrane suspension, whichwas reserved for future use.

(2) 100 μL of membrane preparation and 100 μL of buffer were added intoeach reaction tube.

(3) 100 μL of homogenized liquid was added into the total binding tube(TB), 100 μL of mianserin (final concentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added intothe non-specific binding tube (NB), and 100 μL of the test compound(final concentration 10⁻⁵ M) was added into the specific binding tube(SB) for each compound.

(4) 10 μL of radioactive ligand [³H]-mesulergine was respectively addedinto each reaction tube (2 parallel tubes were used for each reactiontube, and each of them was placed on ice when adding sample).

(5) Each of the reaction tubes was incubated at 37° C. for 15 min. Afterthe reaction was completed, the bound ligands were rapidly filteredunder reduced pressure, and the ice-chilled assay buffer was used foradequate washing. The filter was taken out and put into a 3 mlscintillation vial, and 2 ml of toluene scintillation solution was addedand blended.

(6) The scintillation vials were put into Liquid Scintillation Counterfor counting.

Inhibition rate(1%)=(Total binding tube cpm−compound cpm)/(Total bindingtube cpm−non-specific binding tube cpm)×100%

Each assay for the compounds was conducted in duplicate.

The results are listed in Table 2.

The results of in vitro assay indicated that, compounds 1, 6, 7, 12, 18and 22 have relatively stronger affinities for four receptors (D₂, D₃,5-HT_(1A) and 5-HT_(2A)) while lower affinities for 5-HT_(2C).

Example 40 MK-801 Induced High Activity—the In Vivo Anti-SchizophreniaActivity of the Compounds

Animals and Reagents

Healthy mice of Kunming breed (with half male and half female, (20±2)g)were provided by Qinglongshan Animal Cultivation Center, Nanjing.

Ascorbic acid was provided by Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co. Ltd.

MK-801 was produced by Sigma Company, USA; the formulation method: 0.1%vitamin C was used to formulate a 1 mg/ml solution.

Test positive drugs: haloperidol, clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine,aripiprazole, ziprasidone, quetiapine.

Tween 80, with the concentration of 10%.

Procedures

Mice with qualified body weight were selected, and randomly divided intoblank group, model group, positive control group (risperidone group) anddrug group. 10% Tween was administered intragastrically to the blankgroup and the model group at 0.1 ml/10 g; risperidone was administeredintragastrically to the positive control group at 0.1 mg/kg; andcorresponding amounts of drugs were administered intragastrically to thedrug groups, respectively. 1 h after the administration, 0.1% ofascorbic acid was intraperitoneally injected to the blank group at 0.1ml/10 g; and the model group, the positive control group (30 min) andthe drug group were intraperitoneally injected the MK-801 solution at0.1 mg/kg. Subsequently, the spontaneous activities of the mice of eachgroup in 90 min were measured. The results are listed in Table 3.

The results of this assay indicate that, when compared to the modelgroup, risperidone, compound 19 and 23 can not only significantlyimprove the MK-801 induced high activity, but also effectively improvethe apomorphine induced clambering symptoms, and they did not cause EPSat effective dosage, indicating that they have notableanti-schizophrenia effects.

Example 41 Apomorphine Induced Clambering Assay of Mice

Animals

Healthy KM mice (male, with body weight of 18-22 g) were provided byQinglongshan Animal Cultivation Center, Nanjing.

Main Reagents

Test positive drugs: haloperidol, clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine,aripiprazole, ziprasidone, quetiapine.

Apomorphine provided by Sigma Company was dissolved in 0.9% NaCl(containing 0.1% vitamin C) before use, and was freshly formulatedbefore use.

Vitamin C, F20061113, was provided by Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co.Ltd.

Sodium chloride injection, H32026305, was provided by Xuzhou No. 5Pharmaceutical Factory Co. Ltd.

Instruments: self-made clambering cage, chronograph.

Procedures: apomorphine induced clambering assay of mice

KM mice (male, with body weight of 18-22 g) were randomly divided intonegative control group, model group, positive drug groups for eachdosage (risperidone, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, quetiapine, olanzapine,haloperidol, clozapine), and compound groups for each dosage (thespecific dosages are listed in the following Table), with 10 mice ineach group. Corresponding solvent double-distilled water wasadministered intragastrically to the negative control group and themodel group, corresponding positive drugs were administeredintragastrically to the positive drug groups (a small amount of aceticacid was first added and then double-distilled water was added whendissolving), and corresponding dosages of compounds were administeredintragastrically to the compound groups for each dosage, with the volumefor intragastric administration as 0.1 ml/10 g. 1 hour after theintragastric administration, apomorphine was subcutaneously injected (1mg/kg), with the volume as 0.1 ml/10 g. After the injection ofapomorphine, the mice were immediately put into the clambering cages.After 5 min of adaptation, the behaviors of the mice at 10-11, 20-21,and 30-31 min after the injection of apomorphine were observed andscored. Scoring criteria: 4 paws on the floor was scored as 0; 2forepaws on the cage was scored as 1; and 4 paws on the cage was scoredas 2.

Example 42 Catalepsy Assay

Animals

Healthy mice of Kunming breed (with half male and half female, (22±2)g)were provided by Qinglongshan Animal Cultivation Center, Nanjing.

Main reagents: the test drugs, haloperidol, clozapine, risperidone,olanzapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone.

Instruments: self-made bar-grabbing apparatus: stainless steel bar inmice box, which was 0.3 cm in diameter and 5 cm above the bench.

Procedures

KM mice (half male and half female, with body weight of 20-24 g) wererandomly divided into negative control group, model group, positive druggroups for each dosage (risperidone, aripiprazole, ziprasidone,quetiapine, olanzapine, haloperidol, clozapine), and compound groups foreach dosage, with 10 mice in each group. Corresponding solventdouble-distilled water was administered intragastrically to the negativecontrol group and the model group, corresponding positive drugs wereadministered intragastrically to the positive drug groups (a smallamount of acetic acid was first added and then double-distilled waterwas added when dissolving), and corresponding dosages of compounds wereadministered intragastrically to the compound groups for each dosage,with the volume for intragastric administration as 0.1 ml/10 g. At 30min, 60 min, 90 min after the intragastric administration, the twoforepaws of the mice were gently placed on the bars (which were 20 cm inlength, 0.3 cm in diameter, and 5.5 cm above the bench), and thehindpaws of the animals were placed on the bottom of the box. Thedurations for the mice to maintain the posture with the two forepaws onthe bars were recorded, and 30 s of spasticity without moving wasconsidered as the positive response. In the case the forepaws of themice were not put down persistently, the observation was terminated at60 s. The numbers of animals with positive response in each of thecompound dosage groups were counted.

Example 43 Acute Toxicity Study

Limit Test of Sequential Assay

KM mice (half male and half female) were randomly divided into severalgroups (with 2-5 mice in each group), which were respectively the 2000mg/kg groups for each compound, and the solvent group. 0.2 ml/10 g wereadministered intragastrically. The death of the animals in 3 days wereobserved. (In the case 3 or more animals survived in 3 days withoutnotable abnormity in their life states, the observation was continueduntil the assay was completed in 7 days. In the case 3 or more animalsdied in 3 days, the median lethal dose method was used to determine theLD₅₀).

Pre-Assay for the Median Lethal Dose Method

KM mice (half male and half female) were randomly divided into severalgroups (with 4 mice in each group), which were respectively the 1500mg/kg, 1000 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg groups for each compound, and the solventgroup. 0.2 ml/10 g were administered intragastrically, and the death ofthe animals in 1-3 days were observed.

Results

The LD₅₀ of single intragastric administration in mice was greater than2000 mg/kg, which was comparable to aripiprazole (93 mg/kg) andziprasidone (>2000 mg/kg), and was far greater than risperidone (82.1mg/kg), indicating a relatively low acute toxicity.

TABLE 2 The inhibition or IC₅₀ of the compounds for each receptorCompound D₂ 5HT_(1A) inhibition % 5HT_(2A) inhibition % D₃ 5HT_(2C) No.inhibition % or (IC₅₀, nM) or (IC50, nM) inhibition % inhibition % 1128.3% 9.61 ^(a) 1.53 ^(a)  97.6% 88.0% 2 80.6% 99.4% 103.4%  — — 3106.3% 42.3% 101.2%  — — 4 49.2% 101.2%  59.1% — — 5 88.5% 113.5% 104.4%  — — 6 101.3% 3.52 ^(a) 0.39 ^(a) 100.4% 91.4% 7 102.8% 5.95 ^(a)0.69 ^(a) 101.1% 82.0% 8 73.8% 98.5% 88.6% — — 9 102.4% 88.8% 119.6%  —— 10 111.2% 101.5%  109.1%  — — 11 18.5% 35.3% 57.8% — — 12 124.1% 127.3^(a)   9.26 ^(a) 103.1% 93.4% 13 65.2% 111.4%  67.2% — — 14 68.6% 95.5%83.4% — — 15 94.6% 107.4%  83.3% — — 16 114.6% 104.1%  96.3% — — 1792.3% 101.4%  95.9% — — 18 113.3% 6.19 ^(a) 0.79 ^(a) 103.3% 77.6% 1927.8% 103.7%  119.2%  — — 20 9.7% 92.8% 15.5% — — 21 32.9% 100.8%  90.1%— — 22 111.8% 12.81 ^(a)  6.88 ^(a) 103.8% 99.8% 23 6.9% 78.5% 78.6% — —24 98.1% 105.0%  97.4% — — 25 70.7% 84.5% 40.2% — — 26 61.9% 99.7%128.9%  — — 27 84.0% 65.7% 123.6%  — — 28 58.8%  11% 56.1% — — 29 43.2%97.1% 24.7% — — 30 20.3% 82.8% 98.5% — — 31 2.4% 63.9%  1.8% — — 3262.6% 103.3%  157.1%  — — 33 110.5% 23.5% 128.6%  — — 34 119.6%  5.9%115.4%  — — aripiprazole 94.9% 3.35 ^(a) 11.51 ^(a)  99.50% 99.8% Note:(“^(a)” indicates that the data in the cell is IC₅₀ value)

TABLE 3 Results of the in vivo animal model assay of the preferablecompounds MK-801 apomorphine induced high induced catalepsy/ catalepsy/activity clambering catalepsy MK-801 apomorphine Compoud LD₅₀ (ED₅₀, po,(ED₅₀, po, (ED₅₀, po, induced high induced No. (po, mg/kg) mg/kg) mg/kg)mg/kg) activity clambering 1 >2000 0.61 0.32 1.41 2.35 4.41 6 >2000 0.320.11 0.68 2.13 6.18 7 1000-2000 0.27 0.15 1.50 5.56 10.00 19  >2000 1.331.68 70.85 53.27 42.17 23  >2000 4.24 0.21 46.14 10.88 219.71haloperidol 20 7.42 0.10 0.44 4.40 4.89 clozapine 150 2.2817.92 >50 >21.93 >5.58 risperidone 82.1 0.01 0.015 0.92 92.00 61.33olanzapine 177 0.10 0.11 2.23 22.30 20.27 aripiprazole 93 0.12 0.66 2.4020.00 11.43 ziprasidone >2000 0.56 0.37 30.40 54.29 82.16 quetiapine 80010.1 2.02 800.00 79.21 396.04

C. Composition Example Example 44 Tablet

Active Ingredient 100 mg (the compound according to the invention)microcrystalline cellulose 50 mg lactose 100 mg Povidone K30 9 mgcarboxymethyl starch sodium 12 mg silica 2.5 mg magnesium stearate 1.5mg

The raw excipients were sieved with 80 mesh for use. The prescriptiondoses of active ingredient, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose,Povidone K30 were weighed and introduced into a high speed mixinggranulator, whereby they were mixed uniformly at low speed. A suitableamount of purified water was added, the stiffing was performed at lowspeed, and high speed shear granulation was carried out. The wetgranules were dried at 60° C. for 3 hours, and sieved with 24 mesh. Theprescription doses of carboxymethyl starch sodium, silica and magnesiumstearate were added for mixing totally. The compression was performed ina rotary tablet press.

Example 45 Capsule (230 mg)

Active Ingredient 100 mg (the compound according to the invention)lactose 80 mg starch 40 mg Povidone K30 7 mg silica 2 mg magnesiumstearate 1 mg

The raw excipients were sieved with 80 mesh for use. The prescriptiondoses of active ingredient, lactose, starch, Povidone K30 were weighedand introduced into a high speed mixing granulator, whereby they weremixed uniformly at low speed. A suitable amount of purified water wasadded, the stirring was performed at low speed, and high speed sheargranulation was carried out. The wet granules were dried at 60° C. for 3hours, and sieved with 24 mesh. The prescription doses of silica andmagnesium stearate were added for mixing totally. The capsules werefilled in a capsule filling machine.

1. A benzopyrone derivative having the structure of formula (I) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

wherein, Z is —(CH₂)_(n)O—, which is unsubstituted or substituted by oneor more substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhydroxyl and C₁₋₅alkyl, wherein n is an integer of 2-6, the carbon chainof Z optionally has a double bond(s), and the O end of group Z isattached to phenyl; Y is O or S; Q is N or CH; X is O, S or NH; thedashed line represents a single bond or a double bond; R₁, R₃, R₄ and R₅are each independently H; halogen; cyano; hydroxyl; aryl, which isunsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of halogen, amino and hydroxyl;C₁₋₅alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or moresubstituents independently selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, amino and hydroxyl; or C₁₋₅alkoxy, which is unsubstituted orsubstituted by one or more substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of halogen, amino and hydroxyl; R₂ is H; or C₁₋₅alkyl,which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of halogen, amino andhydroxyl.
 2. The benzopyrone derivative according to claim 1 or thepharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Z is —(CH₂)_(n)O—,which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxyl; n is aninteger of 2-5; and the carbon chain of Z optionally has a doublebond(s).
 3. The benzopyrone derivative according to claim 1 or thepharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Y is O; X is O or S.4. The benzopyrone derivative according to claim 1 or thepharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R₁ is H, phenyl,halophenyl, C₁₋₅alkyl, C₁₋₅haloalkyl or C₁₋₅hydroxylalkyl.
 5. Thebenzopyrone derivative according to claim 4 or the pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, wherein R₁ is H, phenyl, methyl, ethyl, propyl,trifluoromethyl or hydroxymethyl.
 6. The benzopyrone derivativeaccording to claim 1 or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein R₃, R₄ and R₅ are each independently H, halogen or C₁₋₅alkyl. 7.The benzopyrone derivative according to claim 6 or the pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, wherein R₃ is H, Cl or methyl; R₄ is H, Cl ormethyl; and R₅ is H, F or methyl.
 8. The benzopyrone derivativeaccording to claim 1 or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein R₂ is H or methyl.
 9. The benzopyrone derivative according toclaim 1 or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein when Qis CH, X is O, and R₅ is F; when Q is N, X is S, and R₅ is H.
 10. Thebenzopyrone derivative according to claim 1 or the pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, which is selected from the group consisting of:7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(5-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-pentyloxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;(E)-7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-3-piperidyl)-but-2-enyloxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-propoxy))-4-methyl-8-chloro-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4,8-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4,8-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-n-propyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-n-propyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-ethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(1,2-benzisothiazole)-1-piperazinyl)-n-butoxy))-4-ethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-3,4-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-3,4-dimethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-hydroxymethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-butoxy))-4-hydroxymethyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-2-hydroxylpropoxy))-4-methyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(3-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-2-hydroxylpropoxy))-4-phenyl-2H-benzopyran-2-one;7-(4-(4-(3-(6-fluoro-benzisoxazole)-1-piperidyl)-n-propoxy))-4-phenyl-benzopyran-2-one;and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.
 11. The benzopyronederivative according to claim 1 or the pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compoundhaving the structure of formula (I) is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydriodate, nitrate, sulfateor bisulfate, phosphate or acid phosphate, acetate, lactate, citrate,tartrate, maleate, fumarate, mesylate, gluconate, saccharate, benzoate,ethanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate.
 12. Apharmaceutical composition, comprising the benzopyrone derivativeaccording to claim 1 or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,and pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant.
 13. A method for treating orpreventing neuropsychical disease, comprising administrating benzopyronederivative according to claim 1 or the pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof to a patient in need thereof.
 14. The method according to claim13, wherein the neuropsychical disease is schizophrenia.